This Love

Like A Surgeon

December 10, 2025
Malibu, USA
Miley's POV

"Miley, you seem to have appendicitis." He says, and I look at him confused. "You're going to need surgery." Then my mouth drops open.

"Surgery?"

"Yes, it isn't that big of a procedure. It requires only three small incisions, about a half an inch each. You'll get to go home tomorrow morning-"

"Wait, it's gonna be done today?"

"Yes, appendicitis can be very serious if it isn't treated quickly. We'll get you a room soon." He left the room and I looked at Emma.

"Did you know?" I ask. "You used to be a nurse and-"

"Only when I saw the ultrasound I had a hunch, I didn't know anything until then I swear."

"Liam's gonna wanna fucking come home."

"Well he kinda needs to." Emma replies. "I'll call him."

"Fine. I'll call my parents."

I got my phone and called my mom.

"Hey Miley, how's everything going?" My mom says.

"Turns out I need surgery, how fun. Will you keep the twins overnight? I can have Liam get them some clothes and pajamas."

"Oh my gosh, are you okay? Yes we'll keep them overnight."

"Thank you, and I'll be fine. It's apparently appendicitis. Don't freak the kids out please though? And I think Jessy is gonna be there too." I reply.

"Okay. I'll let your dad know, he's worried sick about you. We love you Miley."

"Love you too, bye."

I hung up and looked at Emma, she was still on the phone.

"No, Liam, oh my fucking sake. She's fine. Dude calm down, ugh. You're not being very helpful right now. Oh my god would you just shut up?! Jesus Christ. How does Miley put up with you. Just go, I'm with her. Yes I'm sure. Yes Liam, I'm sure. Oh my god Liam I said I'm sure. Go get the twins some pajamas and clothes and take it to Miley's parents'. And some for Jessica too, you gotta pick her up and get her there too. Okay fine, I'll tell her. Holy shit okay okay! Ugh, bye."

"That was some phone call." I say after Emma hangs up.

"How the fuck do you put up with him." She says, rolling her eyes.

"It's complicated sometimes but I manage. I take it he's freaking out."

"He's making it sound like you're frickin dying. I told him you're fine and I'm with you. He told me to tell you to take it easy and do what the doctor says." Emma responds.

"Wow."

Not too much later I was in a gown in my own room, finally.

"I have a question. It's about Liam's and my phone call." Emma says to me, sitting in the chair next to my bed.

"Yeah?"

"When I told him about your symptoms he cut me off before I could say anything else."

Nice going, Liam. I know exactly where this conversation is gonna go.

"He was like 'oh my god is Miley pregnant'...that didn't get me confused though. What confused me was the way he said it. It almost sounded like he was expecting it. You being pregnant I mean. He sounded excited. Then when I told him no he sounded devastated. He kept asking 'are you sure though'...Miley, what the fuck was that all about?"